Pam B Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 We're going to be doing Logic stage (6th grade) WTM. It seems like SWB says to study Earth then Astronomy for science. My thoughts would be to study Astronomy first then earth. What is your thoughts on this? And could you explain? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Well for grammar stage this year, we did astronomy then earth science because that's the way my dd wanted to do it. Worked fine for us ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Personally, I don't really think it matters... we're going to study those two this summer and I guess I haven't really given it much thought... I think either one is fine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 But don't you think that if you studied astronomy first, the would have a better understanding of Earth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 We are doing astronomy and then earth science. I'm not worried about the sequence as my kids have had both subjects before. For the youngest children, I'd have a tendency to think it easier to start with what is most familiar and then head out into space. ;-) Easier to compare the atmosphere on mars if you've already learned the terminology with your own familiar planet first. ?? Probably just depends on how you choose to view it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 For grammar stage, we did earth then astronomy as that's how our curriculum was. When we cover it again in logic, my dd has requested we do astronomy first. She wants to move from the bigger picture of the universe to the smaller one of earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Okay. I guess I will just ask my kiddos! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgni Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Which programs are you using for either Earth or Astromomy science? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 cdgni, I'm doing things the WTM way, so we're not really using a curriculum. We will be using "How the Earth Works", "How The Universe Works", "The Useborne Internet Linked Science Encyclopedia", among other books SWB recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I mix in some astronomy throughout the year so that we can see different things in the sky at different seasons. So I'd tend to do about 6 weeks in the late summer/fall; 6 weeks in the winter; and 6 weeks in the spring..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamima Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 We will also be using the WTM's suggestion of "How the Earth Works" and "How The Universe Works". I will be working with my 8th grader and 3rd grader on this. Can someone give me ideas on how to make it more challenging for my 8th grader. For example, would anyone have any references to quizzes or tests for these 2 books. I can make my own tests but if someone out there has done it, I'd appreciate any help! Shamima at shamima_anis@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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